Hearing Su Xin say that he did not mind his concealment, Chu Jingtian's face immediately showed gratitude.
But at the thought of Fan Tuxiao's appearance, Chu Jingtian could no longer feel so pleased.
No one would feel pleased knowing that someone was watching them from the shadows, itching to kill them as quickly as possible.
Su Xin looked at Chu Jingtian, an inscrutable glint in his eyes. He said blandly, "Since you are a member of the Chu Family, then when I asked about Dragon-Subduing Wood earlier, you were likely stringing me along as well?"
Chu Jingtian hurriedly replied, "Junior truly did not deceive you about that, Senior. The Zhou and Wang Families are petty in their dealings. If Senior only had Spirit Transformation Realm cultivation, they certainly would not agree to trade Dragon-Subduing Wood with you.
"Of course, if Senior now reveals Yang Spirit Realm cultivation, that would be possible. But then those two families might also bare their fangs and demand an exorbitant price from you.
"This Dragon-Subduing Wood was originally brought by my Chu Family from the Central Plains to these overseas lands. The Dragon-Subduing Wood of the other two families is merely from offshoots; both its yield and efficacy are inferior.
"Senior saved me twice. Let this Dragon-Subduing Wood serve as my thanks. After we disembark, I ask that Senior visit my Dragon Head Island. This junior will naturally have the Dragon-Subduing Wood prepared for you."
Su Xin nodded. "In that case, this old man shall not stand on ceremony."
Upon hearing Su Xin agree, delight appeared in Chu Jingtian's eyes instead.
To him, forging a good relationship with a Yang Spirit Realm powerhouse like Senior Su Xin would be enormously beneficial to his standing in the Chu Family.
Chu Jingtian carefully probed, "After obtaining the